Benefits of healthcare projects will reach the public only through voluntary organisations, said Tamil Nadu Governor, Dr. K. Rosiah, on Saturday.
He was talking during the inauguration of Ungalukagha Charitable Trust in the city.
The State and Central governments have instituted several healthcare projects for the people but “trusts and voluntary organisations must take it as their onerous responsibility to dedicate themselves to the cause of the upliftment of the poor and downtrodden,” he said.
The Trust honoured eight doctors who have been performing surgeries and offering treatment free of cost to several needy people for the last ten years.
“We are ready to help meritorious students who wish to pursue professional courses but have financial constraints,” said Dr. Suneel, founder of the Trust.
A physically challenged girl received a polio caliper from the Governor. “After reading about my work in a newspaper, a girl affected by poliomyelitis approached me for help to buy a caliper as her old ones had got worn. We immediately helped her,” he said.
R. Natraj, chairman of TNPSC, said everyone should offer help without expecting a favour in return.
“Many of us offer help to others in the hope that at some point we can depend on them for a favour. I want to recall the words of Dalai Lama who said that one must help those who cannot give anything in return. That is what you call true help,” he said.
Lyricist R. Vairamuthu and Madras High Court Judge T. Mathivanan were among those present at the inauguration.
